Hi 413bb! I am so happy for you that you have lost 25 lbs this year. I just started too, and have 85 to go. I haven't lost anything yet. But I know I am learning a lot from this site.

Hi Donna, I totally understand the bagel thing. Breads are my weakness and my comfort food. I could eat them like there's no tomorrow. Sorry to hear about it bringing you down. How are you getting past it?

Yeah I don't know what proportions are supposed to be either. I remember once reading about the size of a muffin. The ones that we are used to seeing are a little bigger than a cupcake, are actually about 4 muffins worth. Crazy! Who eats a muffin the size of a tablespoon?

So we're over 50 and single. I was never a beauty queen and I don't care much about make up and fashion anyway, but when I was younger and thinner at least guys would look at me. I keep hoping I will find someone, but think it's very hard with so much extra weight. I don't feel lonely and I am pretty independent, but I would like to have companionship. I recently moved to a new area, and don't know anyone here. They say as we get older, single men are harder to find, and I have found that to be true. Seems like all the guys are married or 20 years too young. I am hoping that if I lose weight, maybe that one guy I am looking for will find me.

So what's your story?

Hi sjeannie,

Does your insurance cover a nutritionist? I've never been to one. I think it's wonderful that the pound you found was muscle. I usually hate to see an extra pound. So if you gained a pound of muscle, does that mean that you also lost fat? I gage my weight on how tight my clothes are, and they are getting tighter. I am tired of buying bigger clothes and the whole hating myself for being so fat thing. I try not to feel that way, but when I have to buy clothes, it gets bad.
It sounds like you are on a good trend. How much time do you spend exercising? Is it cardio or strength training?

Some women I know that are divorced and/or retired, are happier being single. I've been single and raising my son on my own for the last 12 years, but I just don't really see myself as being alone. There is so much I still want to do and I would like to have someone to share it all with. If it doesn't happen it won't be the end of the world though.

I think I am doing better on the eating part. I have changed some of my diet, but am still not drinking enough water, or getting enough exercise. The days that I drink enough water, I don't feel hungry, so it really works to my benefit. I have a new pedometer, so I am going to work my way up to 10,000 steps. There is also a gym I can use, but I haven't made a plan to start using it yet.

Are you doing any exercising? If so, what is working for you?

I did add some extra fruit or veggies and brought my calories up. Am doing great now and feel like the weight is coming off, even if I can't see it yet. I am going on vacation in two weeks, and am concerned I won't be able to stick with my diet. Has anyone else had trouble or figured out how to stay on the diet?

i am seeing an awful lot of people chatting about this....Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred...but they all seem to be half my age...so has anyone tried it?

i have decided to start the 30 day shred tomorrow anyone like to join me?